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On Aug.16, Dr. Richard E. Goldstein, chief medical officer of the renowned Animal Medical Center (AMC) in NYC, began a Shelter Summit with these words of wisdom: “Please don’t use the term “kennel cough” anymore. More...

The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. THURSDAY, August 27 •Amityville Rotary Weekly meeting: 8 a.m. More...

The Massapequa Lions Club Speaker and Lecture Series at the Nautilus Diner, 5523 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park, will meet next Wed., Sept. 2, 7 p.m. The featured guest speaker will be the Hon. Jeffrey Provato, mayor of the Village of Massapequa Park. More...

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is looking for adults 55 and over to share their talents and skills and energy in their communities. RSVP places seniors at soup kitchens, hospitals, museums, nursing homes, schools, etc. More...

The Massapequa School District was recently given an AA1 bond rating upgrade by Moody's Investors Service, and according to Deputy Superintendent of Massapequa Schools Alan Adcock, the district is "one tick away" from the finest investment rating Moo More...

New York is one of only two states in the country that criminalize anti-social behavior of those they define as adults at the age of 16. North Carolina is the second, while the rest of the country considers those 18 and over as adults. More...

The Long Island Ducks are ‘en fuego.’ After sputtering out of the gate to start the month, from Aug. 11 through 18, the Ducks have won seven of their last eight games, following an 8-7 victory over Somerset on Tuesday night. More...

Recently, we invited readers to send us a short explanation of what they love about their hometown. The following is from Owen Brooks who talks about “The Friendly Village by the Bay,” Amityville. More...